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2017 Volkswagen CC Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

11/100

#9 most-complained of 10 CC years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Volkswagen CC has 4 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 11 out of 100 — #9 highest of 10 CC model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22.5
19.5 city / 28 hwy

Top 2017 Volkswagen CC problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System3 (75%)
  2. Airbags1 (25%)
  3. Engine1 (25%)
  4. Other1 (25%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
2017 Volkswagen CC complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2017Oct 2020Jan 2021Jun 2026
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2026 (3).

2017 Volkswagen CC recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V321000May 5, 2021Other46 vehicles

    Unknown or other

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

    Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

  2. NHTSA 19V014000Jan 11, 2019Airbags119,394 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

  3. NHTSA 17V287000Apr 28, 2017Structure & Body23 vehicles

    Seats:front assembly:head restraint

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."

    Risk: If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.

2017 Volkswagen CC fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19.5 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
22.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,225
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other CC years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Best2230425
2016Good3326625
2017No verdict114322.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Volkswagen CC a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Volkswagen CC ranks #9 of 10 among CC model years (Complaint Index 11/100). It has 4 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen CC?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 19,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Volkswagen CC have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Volkswagen CC, most recently reported 2021, covering other, airbags, and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Volkswagen CC?
EPA rates the 2017 Volkswagen CC at 22.5 MPG combined (19.5 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,225. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.